Commentary: U.S., others must attack terrorist enemies
I've never seen a poll that asked if war is a good thing. I would guess 99 percent of people would agree war is deplorable. And I would be in that group. War c…
Stories by Kevin Canfield
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Commentary: President needs to listen to other ideas about the 'how'
If it were just about the words and the delivery, I would concede that the president's State of the Union speech last month was a successful, unifying message …
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The View From The Middle: Cuba Normalization -- Good Deal or Bad?
I often criticize President Obama, not because of his party affiliation, but because he is often extreme. His views on abortion, deficit spending and the size …
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The U.S. Needs Informed Minority Voters
There are two groups in this country that account for about 25 percent of the populace caught between the arrogance of the Democrat party and the ignorance of …
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The View From The Middle: Lack Of Trust Core Issue In Ferguson, Washington
I hate to launch my column with an often-derided cliche, but some of my best friends are black and that has always been the case. It could be my upbringing or …
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The View From The Middle: Dead Men Tell No Tales, But Often Vote
Your vote, is it a right, a privilege or a responsibility? The short answer is "yes," it is all three. It is a right guaranteed to all citizens by the 15th, 19…
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The View From The Middle: Terrorism's Dirty Little Secret
Terrorists around the world have discovered a fundamental truth about life on this planet: It is easier to divide, destroy and kill than it is to unite, build …
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The View From The Middle: Government Specializes In Spending Other People's Money
If there is one essential truth all Americans must recognize, it is that the government has no money. Every penny our government spends comes from you. When yo…
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The View From The Middle: Negativity In Politics Knows No Limits
Over the last few weeks, I have been reading a wonderful book called "The Boys in the Boat." It's the story of the eight-man U.S. rowing team in 1936. It is a …
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The View From The Middle: Ayers' Ideas Ring Hollow On Independence Day Weekend
I spent the weekend following Independence Day surrounded by my family and thinking about how blessed I've been in so many ways. All the holiday activities, hi…
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IRS Abuse A Scandal We Can't Let Die
Imagine you go to your mailbox and find a letter from the IRS. Your heart skips a beat. You get an anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach. Why? It's becaus…
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The View from the Middle To Understand the Man, Know His Bible
According to Michelle Obama, "Barack is not a politician first and foremost. He's a community activist exploring the viability of politics to make change." The…
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The View From The Middle: Pay Players? How About Educating Them First?
Asked if college athletes should be paid for their efforts, many people instinctively say, "of course." They think these athletes are being exploited, and who …
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The View From The Middle: Reagan Would Not Be In Obama's Mess
In the wake of the crisis in Ukraine, I have constantly heard the question, "What would Ronald Reagan do now?" asked by news people. The point that these quest…
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The View From The Middle: Minimum Wage Proposal Doesn't Make Sense
Most people will agree that Albert Einstein was a pretty smart guy, and most also attribute a particularly concise and yet precise definition of insanity to hi…
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Hypocrisy, Thy Name Is Senate Majority Leader Reid
Who is the mother of all hypocrites in Washington, a town renowned for its two-faced, double-dealing characters. Among them, who is the most unctuous? The pote…
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Obama’s Actions Amplify Racism, Deliver Weak Recovery
It is my fondest hope every president would go down in history as outstanding. Presidents become great by doing great things for America. Unfortunately, histor…
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Martin Vs. Zimmerman Sparks Worthy Inequality Discussions
I don’t know what is saddest, the unnecessary loss of a young life, the destruction of another man’s existence or the pathetic manipulation of the event by ext…
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Americans Remain United By Love Of Country
Over the last few years, I have watched our country ripped apart by politicians, primarily in Washington. What is ironic is we aren’t divided by “what” they wa…
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VIEW FROM THE MIDDLE: Approaching America’s Wealth Gap
Many people believe the wealth gap in America is a terrible thing. They suggest it is something that punishes the poor and divides our nation. The reality is, …
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COMMENTARY: Would A Child Vote To Get A Spanking?
Brenda and I have had the joy, challenge and responsibility of raising two daughters who are now grown and married, but the other day I was reflecting about wh…
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The Consequences For Lack Of Unity
Have you ever had an epiphany? You know, that instant acquisition of clarity on a problem that has plagued you for years. You can feel the answer, but can’t qu…
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VIEW FROM THE MIDDLE: Lessons From A Benghazi Hearing
Recently, as congressional leaders were supposed to probe Hillary Clinton to get to the bottom of what happened in Benghazi, I got an affirmation of why the co…
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The Choice No Woman Wants To Make
While I never suggest Bill Clinton as a moral role model and I frequently question his motives, I find myself more and more often in support of his fiscal and …
